UK grad J.B. Holmes came within a whisker of making the 2009 Masters field Sunday. He made a valiant run at the Shell Houston Open only to lose on the first playoff hole to Paul Casey of England. Holmes went out early and posted the low number (-11 for the Tournament) and watched everyone else struggle in the afternoon winds. By the time Casey finished his round, J.B. had waited over two and a half hours at the clubhouse and driving range. Needless to say the Kentucky boy was not in a groove when the playoff started. He drew honors on the playoff hole and hooked his drive into the water, thus ending any hope of a win. Holmes needed the victory to gain an invitation in the invitation-only Masters.A very unfortunate turn of events for J.B. He has only made the Masters field once since turning pro in 2006, finishing in a very respectable tie for 25th in 2008. His game is suited perfectly for Augusta but has simply fallen short in qualifying. This was his fourth Top 30 finish in just nine starts so far in 2009.
Sources say he was last seen wielding a 3-wood at patrons in the clubhouse bar shortly after chucking his golf bag into the lake on 18. Must've been the whiskey from the two and a half hour wait.
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